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craft apprenticeship

British  

noun

  1. a period of training for a skilled trade in industry, such as for a plumber or electrician

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His informal craft apprenticeship began when he was eight years old.

From Washington Times

"If companies and individuals were able to apply for a more generic "craft apprenticeship", and then work out what specific areas of training are needed for their specific craft, then that would be more flexible."

From BBC

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